Adjustable winch hanger

ABSTRACT

An adjustable winch hanger is provided to mount and support a winch in midair or another location in order to lift objects such as pipes or the like to an appropriate height for installation. A plurality of bolt-receiving channels are connected to a main body and oriented laterally. A plurality of bolts, wedge bolts in particular, are positioned into the bolt-receiving channels. A rod channel runs vertically through the bolt-receiving channels to receive a vertically-oriented rod to which to affix the winch hanger. A tightening mechanism is engaged with the plurality of bolts and configured to axially displace the bolts within the bolt-receiving channels in order to tighten the bolts against the vertically-oriented rod. A center bolt is threadedly engaged with a threaded collar, which is connected to a tie bar, which is connected to the plurality of wedge bolts, ensuring the wedge bolts are laterally aligned with each other.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to lifting machinery. Moreparticularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus forsupporting a winch.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In industry, piping is a system of pipes used to convey fluids (liquidsand gases) from one location to another. The desired location for anygiven pipe in a system may vary, and it often advantageous for onereason or another to install pipes in an elevated position, such as neara ceiling.

One current means of installing a pipe in an elevated position is to usea clevis hanger. A clevis hanger is a pipe attachment providing verticaladjustment, consisting of a clevis type top bolted to a formed steelbottom strap. They are recommended for the suspension of non-insulated,stationary pipe lines. By their nature, clevis hangers must be suspendedfrom an anchoring point in order to hold a pipe.

In order to install pipes in elevated positions, pipe sections mustsomehow be raised from ground level to the desired height; however, thiscan pose a problem for workers if the pipe to be lifted is very heavy.Currently, most piping is lifted through means such as chainfalls andcomealongs, which provide the necessary mechanical advantage to a workerin their effort to raise a pipe to the desired level. However, thesedevices require much physical exertion to operate, and rely on beinganchored to an overhead point, or deck, which often requires drilling.Clevis hangers, however, may already be installed into the overheaddeck.

It is therefore an objective of the present invention to provide a“clevis crane” that can attach and dock itself to an existing hangingclevis hanger, eliminating the need for chainfalls, come alongs, or anydevice that requires drilling the above deck for anchorage. The presentinvention may be mounted in an elevated position to the support rod fora clevis hanger, and the present invention may further support a winch,which may then be used to raise a pipe to the elevated position. Afterthe raised pipe is installed, the present invention may be unmountedfrom the first clevis hanger and moved to a new clevis hanger to raiseanother section of pipe. The present invention is an easily mountableand removable platform for supporting a winch for raising sections ofpipe to an elevated installation location.

Additional advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in thedescription which follows, and in part will be obvious from thedescription, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Additionaladvantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of theinstrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in thedetailed description of the invention section. Further benefits andadvantages of the embodiments of the invention will become apparent fromconsideration of the following detailed description given with referenceto the accompanying drawings, which specify and show preferredembodiments of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a back perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the present invention in anexploded state.

FIG. 6 is a side view of the present invention in the exploded state.

FIG. 7 is a top view of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an illustration of the present invention mounted to avertically-oriented rod.

FIG. 9 is an illustration of a winch being connected to the main body ofthe present invention.

FIG. 10 is an illustration of one embodiment of the present inventionwherein the anchor insert comprises a clevis hook connection.

FIG. 11 is an illustration of one embodiment of the present inventionwherein the anchor insert comprises a bar joist hook connection.

FIG. 12 is an illustration of one embodiment of the present inventionwherein the anchor insert comprises a ring connection.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describingselected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention. The present invention is to bedescribed in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes athorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects ofthe present invention that may be practiced or utilized without theimplementation of some features as they are described. It should beunderstood that some details have not been described in detail in orderto not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References hereinto “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or“alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustratingaspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in someinstances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope ofthe present invention as a whole.

The present invention is an adjustable hanger for suspending a winch inmid-air. In general, referring to FIGS. 1-5, the present inventioncomprises a main body 1, a hanger connection 2, a plurality ofbolt-receiving channels 3, a plurality of bolts 4, a tighteningmechanism 5, and a rod channel 6. The present invention is used tosupport a winch in order to lift pipes or other items to an elevatedposition for installation.

The main body 1 is the primary structural component of the presentinvention to which the remaining components are connected and positionedrelative. It may be understood that the specific geometry of the mainbody 1 may vary in various embodiments; however, in the preferredembodiment of the present invention, the main body 1 is a generallyplanar body extending vertically between a top end 11 and a bottom end12, longitudinally between a front side 13 and a back side 14, andlaterally between a first lateral side 15 and a second lateral side 16.The front side 13 and the back side 14 occupy the majority of thesurface area of the main body 1, such that the generally planar shape ofthe main body 1 extends vertically and laterally.

The hanger connection 2 facilitates suspension of the present inventionfrom a ceiling truss, pipe, or other structural element. The hangerconnection 2 is connected adjacent to the top end 11 of the main body 1.

Each of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3 is an elongated,generally tubular member intended to receive one of the plurality ofbolts 4 or similar elements. The plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3is connected to the front side 13 of the main body 1, each of theplurality of bolt-receiving channels 3 is oriented laterally andparallel to each other, and the plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3is linearly distributed along the front side 13 between the top end 11and the bottom end 12.

Each of the plurality of bolts 4 is positioned into one of the pluralityof bolt-receiving channels 3 adjacent to one of the lateral ends of themain body 1; more specifically, each of the plurality of bolts 4 ispositioned into the one of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3adjacent to the first lateral side 15. However, it may be noted that ingeneral, the present invention may be laterally mirrored to nosubstantial or functional effect.

The rod channel 6 traverses vertically and laterally centrally throughthe plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3 adjacent to the front side13. During use, the rod channel 6 is intended to receive avertically-oriented rod in order to adequately position and secure thepresent invention in place. More specifically, the aforementionedvertically-oriented rod is typically an “all thread” rod.

The tightening mechanism 5 is engaged with the plurality of bolts 4 suchthat the tightening mechanism 5 is configured to axially displace theplurality of bolts 4 within the plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3,and wherein the plurality of bolts 4 is laterally aligned with eachother through the tightening mechanism 5. In general, the tighteningmechanism 5 is intended to displace the plurality of bolts 4 laterallyinward within the plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3 in order topress the plurality of bolts 4 against the vertically-oriented rodpositioned within the rod channel 6, thus securing the present inventionagainst rotation and lateral displacement during use. FIG. 8 illustratesthe present invention in use with the plurality of bolts 4 tightenedagainst a vertically-oriented rod of a clevis hanger.

In some embodiments, the present invention may further comprise aretaining cuff 8. The retaining cuff 8 is connected between the firstlateral side 15 and the second lateral side 16 of the main body 1, andextends longitudinally outward from the back side 14 in a generallyrectangular shape, wherein a retaining space is delineated between theretaining cuff 8 and the main body 1. The retaining cuff 8 traversesupward from the bottom end 12 of the main body 1 approximately onequarter to one third of the height of the main body 1 toward the top end11, though this may vary in different embodiments. The retaining cuff 8may further serve to balance the center of mass of the present inventionand provide a supporting structure upon which to place a winch duringuse of the present invention.

Additionally, the present invention may further comprise a supportmember 9 connected between the retaining cuff 8 and the hangerconnection 2, the support member 9 being laterally positionedequidistantly between the first lateral side 15 and the second lateralside 16 of the main body 1. The support member 9 provides structuralsupport to the present invention in addition to serving as a carryinghandle for a user to manually transport the present invention.

As previously mentioned, the intent of the present invention is tosuspend or otherwise position a winch or other mechanism or item inmid-air or another desirable location. During use, the winch will beconnected, attached or otherwise placed against the back side 14 of themain body 1, atop the retaining cuff 8, with the chain, rope or otherpulling element of the winch hanging downward through the retaining cuff8, as illustrated in FIG. 9. Additionally, the preferred embodimentfurther comprises chain retaining barrier 10 that is connected to theback side 14 of the main body 1 adjacent to the bottom end 12, as shownin FIG. 4. The chain retaining barrier 10 extends longitudinally outwardfrom the back side 14 of the main body 1, such that a chain dropway 100is delineated between the chain retaining barrier 10 and the main body1. During use, the chain will be positioned through the chain dropway100 in order to lift a pipe or other item upward to a position justbelow the present invention. Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment,the chain retaining barrier 10 is laterally centered between the firstlateral side 15 and the second lateral side 16 of the main body 1,though this position may vary in different embodiments. Moreover, in thepreferred embodiment, the chain retaining barrier 10 is semi-circular inshape, though this may also vary in different embodiments. In addition,a connecting element may be longitudinally connected between the chainretaining barrier 10 and the retaining cuff 8 to provide additionalstructural support to the present invention. The preferred embodiment ofthe present invention may also further comprise a laser channel 110 thatis internally connected to the chain retaining barrier 10,longitudinally opposite the main body 1 along the chain retainingbarrier 10. The laser channel 110 is oriented vertically, and may beconfigured to receive a handheld laser pointer, or may have apermanently integrated laser emitter. The purpose of utilizing a laserin the present invention is to properly align the present inventionabove an item to be lifted through the use of the supported winch.

As previously mentioned, the hanger connection 2 allows the presentinvention to be hung from a ceiling, pipe, duct, or any other solidaffixing point. In the preferred embodiment, the hanger connection 2 isconnected to the back side 14 of the main body 1, though the specificposition of the hanger connection 2 may vary in different embodiments.In some embodiments, the hanger connection 2 may be permanently affixedto the main body 1. However, in the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the hanger connection 2 allows for various means of hangingthe present invention. As such, the present invention further comprisesan anchor insert 21, while the hanger connection 2 comprises an insertrecess. The insert recess vertically traverses into the hangerconnection 2, and the anchor insert 21 is removably affixed within thehanger connection 2. More specifically, in the preferred embodiment thehanger connection 2 takes the form of a generally solid block withinwhich the insert recess is cut. The insert recess may have varyinggeometries, but in the preferred embodiment the insert recess iscylindrical. The anchor insert 21 is shaped to match the geometry of theinsert recess; thus, the anchor insert 21 comprises a cylindrical insertportion in the preferred embodiment, which is placed into the insertrecess. In various embodiments, the means through which the anchorinsert 21 is removably affixed within the insert recess may vary. Insome embodiments, the anchor insert 21 is affixed within the insertrecess through a pin fastener. As such, the hanger connection 2 maycomprise a lateral pin hole 22 which traverses through the hangerconnection 2 into the insert recess, while the anchor insert 21comprises its own pin hole 22. The pin hole 22 of the anchor insert 21is aligned with the pin hole 22 of the hanger connection 2, and a pin 23is inserted through the pin holes 22 of both the hanger connection 2 andthe anchor insert 21, thus affixing the anchor insert 21 within thehanger connection 2. As such, various connection types may be utilizedat will to hang the present invention. In some embodiments, the anchorinsert 21 may comprise a clevis hook connection which may be securedaround a compatible fixture, as illustrated in FIG. 10. In someembodiments as illustrated in FIG. 11, the anchor insert 21 may comprisea joist hook connection. In some embodiments as illustrated in FIG. 12,the anchor insert 21 may comprise a ring connection. In any case, theanchor insert 21 may be swapped out at the discretion of the user inorder to utilize any desired hanging connection as the anchor insert 21.

Referring to FIG. 5, in the preferred embodiment, the plurality of bolts4 comprises a first wedge bolt 41 and a second wedge bolt 42, while thetightening mechanism 5 comprises a center bolt 51. Furthermore, in thepreferred embodiment, the plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3comprises a top bolt-receiving channel 31, a center bolt 51-receivingchannel 32, and a bottom bolt-receiving channel 33. The topbolt-receiving channel 31 is positioned between the center bolt51-receiving channel 32 and the top end 11 of the main body 1, while thebottom bolt-receiving channel 33 is positioned between the center bolt51-receiving channel 32 and the bottom end 12 of the main body 1 and thecenter bolt 51-receiving channel 32 is positioned between the topbolt-receiving channel 31 and the bottom bolt-receiving channel 33. Thefirst wedge bolt 41 is positioned within the top bolt-receiving channel31, the center bolt 51 is positioned within the center bolt 51-receivingchannel 32, and the second wedge bolt 42 is positioned within the bottombolt-receiving channel 33.

In the preferred embodiment, each of the plurality of bolt-receivingchannels 3 comprises a first channel portion 34 and a second channelportion 35. The first channel portion 34 is positioned adjacent to thefirst lateral side 15, and the second channel portion 35 is positionedadjacent to the second lateral side 16, with the first channel portion34 and the second channel portion 35 being laterally separated by therod channel 6 for each of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3.The first channel portion 34 and the second channel portion 35 areaxially aligned with each other. It may be noted that the second channelportion 35 does not necessarily need to be configured to accommodate oneof the plurality of bolts 4. This is because, as previously mentioned,the purpose of the tightening mechanism 5 is to tighten the plurality ofbolts 4 against the aforementioned vertically-oriented rod to be placedwithin the rod channel 6. The second channel portion 35 simply needs toact as a solid element against which the vertically-oriented rod may becompressed by the plurality of bolts 4 within the rod channel 6.

Preferably, the rod channel 6 is designed to accommodate multiplediameters of rods in order to be widely applicable. As such, in thepreferred embodiment, the rod channel 6 is delineated by at least onecircle 60, as shown in FIG. 7. More particularly, a first circle 61 fromthe at least one circle 60 is positioned tangent or approximately so tothe front side 13 of the main body 1. A second circle 62 from the atleast one circle 60 is larger in diameter than the first circle 61, anda center of the first circle 61 is positioned between a center of thesecond circle 62 and the front side 13 of the main body 1. Thus, the rodchannel 6 may be configured to accommodate multiple rod diameters bydelineating the rod channel 6 through multiple such circles.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 5, in the preferred embodiment of the presentinvention, the tightening mechanism 5 comprises a tie bar 52 and aplurality of bolt-connecting members 53. Further, each of the pluralityof bolt-receiving channels 3 comprises a channel body 36 and aconnecting member slot 37. The channel body 36 is connected to the frontside 13 of the main body 1, and the connecting member slot 37 traversesthrough the channel body 36 longitudinally opposite the front face alongthe channel body 36 for each of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels3. The connecting member slot 37 traverses laterally along the channelbody 36. Furthermore, the slot 37 is positioned on the first channelportion 34 for each of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3. Thetie bar 52 is positioned external to the plurality of bolt-receivingchannels 3, adjacent to the connecting member slot 37 of each of theplurality of bolt-receiving channels 3. Each of the plurality ofbolt-connecting members 53 traverses through the connecting member slot37 of one of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels 3, and each of theplurality of bolt-connecting members 53 is connected between one of theplurality of bolts 4 and the tie bar 52, such that the plurality ofbolts 4 is laterally aligned with each other through the plurality ofbolt-connecting members 53 and the tie bar 52. The tightening mechanism5 functions to laterally displace the plurality of bolts 4 within theplurality of bolt-receiving channels 3. To do so, the plurality of bolts4 are laterally aligned with each other through the tie bar 52 by thebolt-connecting members 53, which are laterally displaced along the slot37 during adjustment.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first wedgebolt 41 and the second wedge bolt 42 from the plurality of bolts 4 eachcomprise a lateral through hole 43, as seen in FIG. 5. Furthermore, theplurality of bolt-connecting members 53 comprises a first connectingbolt 54, a second connecting bolt 55, a first nut 56, and a second nut57, as seen in FIGS. 2 and 6. The first connecting bolt 54 and thesecond connecting bolt 55 each comprise a tapered portion 58 and athreaded portion 59. The tapered portion 58 of the first connecting bolt54 is affixed within the lateral through hole 43 of the first wedge bolt41, and the tapered portion 58 of the second connecting bolt 55 isaffixed within the lateral through hole 43 of the second wedge bolt 42.The threaded portion 59 of each of the first connecting bolt 54 and ofthe second connecting bolt 55 traverse through the tie bar 52. The firstnut 56 is threadedly engaged with the threaded portion 59 of the firstconnecting bolt 54 adjacent to the tie bar 52, opposite the taperedportion 58 of the first connecting bolt 54, and the second nut 57 isthreadedly engaged with the threaded portion 59 of the second connectingbolt 55 adjacent to the tie bar 52, opposite the tapered portion 58 ofthe second connecting bolt 55. Thus, the first wedge bolt 41 and thesecond wedge bolt 42 are laterally aligned with each other through thefirst connecting bolt 54, the second connecting bolt 55, the tie bar 52,the first nut 56, and the second nut 57. The first connecting bolt 54and the second connecting bolt 55 traverse laterally along the slot 37of the top bolt-receiving channel 31 and the slot 37 of the bottombolt-receiving channel 33, respectively, while the tightening mechanism5 is operated.

In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tighteningmechanism 5 is operated by rotating the center bolt 51, which results inthe first wedge bolt 41 and the second wedge bolt 42 being axiallydisplaced. To do so, the center bolt 51 comprises a threaded portion510, and the plurality of bolt-connecting members 53 further comprisesan adjustment member 531 comprising a threaded collar 532 and aconnecting portion 533. The threaded collar 532 is concentricallypositioned and threadedly engaged with the threaded portion 510 of thecenter bolt 51, wherein the threaded collar 532 is positioned within andoriented axially parallel to the center bolt 51-receiving channel 32.The connecting portion 533 of the adjustment member 531 isperpendicularly connected adjacent to the threaded collar 532, and theconnecting portion 533 is affixed to the tie bar 52, such that thethreaded collar 532 and the tie bar 52 are laterally aligned through theconnecting portion 533 of the adjustment member 531. Thus, as the centerbolt 51 is axially rotated within the center bolt 51-receiving channel32, the threaded collar 532 is axially displaced along the length of thecenter bolt 51 through the threaded connection between the threadedcollar 532 and the threaded portion 510 of the center bolt 51. As thethreaded collar 532 is displaced, so is the connecting portion 533 ofthe adjustment member 531, and so in turn is the tie bar 52, and so inturn are the first wedge bolt 41 and the second wedge bolt 42 axiallydisplaced.

In various embodiments, the center bolt 51 may be axially rotatedthrough any suitable means. In some embodiments, the tighteningmechanism 5 further comprises a wheel 500 rotatably coupled to thecenter bolt 51 and positioned adjacent to the first lateral side 15.Thus, a user may simply turn the wheel 500 in order to turn the centerbolt 51 and thus displace the plurality of bolts 4 in order to tightenthe plurality of bolts 4 against a vertically-oriented rod placed withinthe rod channel 6, as illustrated in FIG. 8.

Additionally, in the preferred embodiment, the tightening mechanism 5further comprises a bearing 502, as seen in FIG. 5. The bearing 502 isconcentrically positioned within the center bolt 51-receiving channel 32adjacent to the first lateral side 15, such that the center bolt 51 isrotatably and axially supported within the center bolt 51-receivingchannel 32 by the bearing 502. Thus, the center bolt 51 is free to berotated in order to adjust the lateral position of the first wedge bolt41 and the second wedge bolt 42.

The preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises aplurality of feet 120. The plurality of feet 120 may be made of rubberor another soft material that functions to support the rest of thepresent invention and mitigate vibration or impact from the bottom. Inthe preferred embodiment, the plurality of feet 120 comprises a firstfoot 121, a second foot 122, and a third foot 123. Moreover, the presentinvention may further comprise a bottom lip 130 that is positionedadjacent to the bottom end 12 of the main body 1 and perpendicularlyconnected to the front side 13 of the main body 1. As such, the firstfoot 121 and second foot 122 may be connected to the underside of thebottom lip 130 adjacent to the first lateral side 15 and the secondlateral side 16, respectively, while the third foot 123 is connectedadjacent to the underside of the retaining cuff 8, or support member 9as desired, so that the plurality of feet 120 form a triangular base forthe present invention to rest on.

Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferredembodiment, it is to be understood that many other possiblemodifications and variations can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

What is claimed is:
 1. An adjustable winch hanger comprising: a mainbody; a hanger connection; a plurality of bolt-receiving channels; aplurality of bolts; a tightening mechanism; a rod channel; the main bodyextending vertically between a top end and a bottom end, longitudinallybetween a front side and a back side, and laterally between a firstlateral side and a second lateral side; the hanger connection beingconnected adjacent to the top end of the main body; the plurality ofbolt-receiving channels being connected to the front side of the mainbody; each of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels being orientedlaterally and parallel to each other; the plurality of bolt-receivingchannels being linearly distributed along the front side between the topend and the bottom end; each of the plurality of bolts being positionedinto one of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels adjacent to thefirst lateral side; the tightening mechanism being engaged with theplurality of bolts, wherein the tightening mechanism is configured toaxially displace the plurality of bolts within the plurality ofbolt-receiving channels, and wherein the plurality of bolts is laterallyaligned with each other through the tightening mechanism; and the rodchannel traversing vertically and centrally through the plurality ofbolt-receiving channels adjacent to the front side.
 2. The adjustablewinch hanger as claimed in claim 1 comprising: a retaining cuff; theretaining cuff being connected to the back side of the main bodyadjacent to the bottom end; the retaining cuff being connected betweenthe first lateral side and the second lateral side; and the retainingcuff extending longitudinally outward from the back side, wherein aretaining space is delineated between the retaining cuff and the mainbody.
 3. The adjustable winch hanger as claimed in claim 2 comprising: asupport member; the support member being connected between the retainingcuff and the hanger connection; and the support member being laterallypositioned equidistantly between the first lateral side and the secondlateral side of the main body.
 4. The adjustable winch hanger as claimedin claim 1 comprising: the hanger connection being connected to the backside of the main body.
 5. The adjustable winch hanger as claimed inclaim 1 comprising: an anchor insert; the hanger connection comprisingan insert recess; the insert recess vertically traversing into thehanger connection; and the anchor insert being removably affixed withinthe insert recess.
 6. The adjustable winch hanger as claimed in claim 1comprising: the plurality of bolts comprising a first wedge bolt and asecond wedge bolt; the tightening mechanism comprising a center bolt;the plurality of bolt-receiving channels comprising a top bolt-receivingchannel, a center bolt-receiving channel, and a bottom bolt-receivingchannel; the first wedge bolt being positioned within the topbolt-receiving channel; the center bolt being positioned within thecenter bolt-receiving channel; and the second wedge bolt beingpositioned within the bottom bolt-receiving channel.
 7. The adjustablewinch hanger as claimed in claim 1 comprising: each of the plurality ofbolt-receiving channels comprising a first channel portion and a secondchannel portion; the first channel portion being positioned adjacent tothe first lateral side; the second channel portion being positionedadjacent to the second lateral side; and the first channel portion andthe second channel portion being laterally separated by the rod channelfor each of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels.
 8. The adjustablewinch hanger as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the tightening mechanismcomprising a tie bar and a plurality of bolt-connecting members; each ofthe plurality of bolt-receiving channels comprising a channel body and aconnecting member slot; the channel body being connected to the frontside of the main body; the connecting member slot traversing through thechannel body longitudinally opposite the front face along the channelbody for each of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels; theconnecting member slot traversing laterally along the channel body; thetie bar being positioned external to the plurality of bolt-receivingchannels, adjacent to the connecting member slot of each of theplurality of bolt-receiving channels; each of the plurality ofbolt-connecting members traversing through the connecting member slot ofone of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels; and each of theplurality of bolt-connecting members being connected between one of theplurality of bolts and the tie bar, wherein the plurality of bolts islaterally aligned with each other through the plurality ofbolt-connecting members and the tie bar.
 9. The adjustable winch hangeras claimed in claim 8 comprising: the slot being positioned on a firstchannel portion for each of the plurality of bolt-receiving channels.10. The adjustable winch hanger as claimed in claim 8 comprising: afirst wedge bolt and a second wedge bolt from the plurality of boltseach comprising a lateral through hole; the plurality of bolt-connectingmembers comprising a first connecting bolt, a second connecting bolt, afirst nut, and a second nut; the first connecting bolt and the secondconnecting bolt each comprising a tapered portion and a threadedportion; the tapered portion of the first connecting bolt being affixedwithin the lateral through hole of the first wedge bolt; the taperedportion of the second connecting bolt being affixed within the lateralthrough hole of the second wedge bolt; the threaded portion of the firstconnecting bolt and the second connecting bolt traversing through thetie bar; the first nut being threadedly engaged with the threadedportion of the first connecting bolt adjacent to the tie bar, oppositethe tapered portion of the first connecting bolt; and the second nutbeing threadedly engaged with the threaded portion of the secondconnecting bolt adjacent to the tie bar, opposite the tapered portion ofthe second connecting bolt.
 11. The adjustable winch hanger as claimedin claim 8 comprising: a center bolt of the tightening mechanismcomprising a threaded portion; the plurality of bolt-connecting membersfurther comprising an adjustment member; the adjustment membercomprising a threaded collar and a connecting portion; the threadedcollar being concentrically positioned and threadedly engaged with thethreaded portion of the center bolt, wherein the threaded collar ispositioned within and oriented axially parallel to a centerbolt-receiving channel from the plurality of bolt-receiving channels;the connecting portion of the adjustment member being perpendicularlyconnected adjacent to the threaded collar; and the connecting portionbeing affixed to the tie bar, wherein the threaded collar and the tiebar are laterally aligned through the connecting portion of theadjustment member.
 12. The adjustable winch hanger as claimed in claim 1comprising: the rod channel being delineated by at least one circle. 13.The adjustable winch hanger as claimed in claim 12 comprising: a firstcircle from the at least one circle being positioned tangent to thefront side of the main body; a second circle from the at least onecircle being larger in diameter than the first circle; and a center ofthe first circle being positioned between a center of the second circleand the front side of the main body.
 14. The adjustable winch hanger asclaimed in claim 1 comprising: the tightening mechanism comprising awheel; the wheel being rotatably coupled to a center bolt from theplurality of bolts; and the wheel being positioned adjacent to the firstlateral side.
 15. The adjustable winch hanger as claimed in claim 1comprising: the tightening mechanism comprising a bearing and a centerbolt; the bearing being concentrically positioned within a centerbolt-receiving channel from the plurality of bolt-receiving channelsadjacent to the first lateral side; and the center bolt beingconcentrically positioned with the bearing, wherein the center bolt isrotatably and axially supported within the center bolt-receiving channelby the bearing.
 16. The adjustable winch hanger as claimed in claim 1comprising: a chain retaining barrier; the chain retaining barrier beingconnected to the back side of the main body, adjacent to the bottom end;the chain retaining barrier extending longitudinally outward from theback side of the main body, wherein a chain dropway is delineatedbetween the chain retaining barrier and the main body; and the chainretaining barrier being laterally centered between the first lateralside and the second lateral side of the main body.
 17. The adjustablewinch hanger as claimed in claim 16 comprising: a laser channel; thelaser channel being internally connected to the chain retaining barrier,longitudinally opposite the main body; and the laser channel beingoriented vertically.